Arcane Lock and keys


Rules Questions


Arcane Lock is cast on my front door. My door has a lock. The Disable Device DC on the lock is increased by the spell.

If I give someone else a key to my front door, can they open it?

I would presume having a key means you automatically pass the Disable Device check, but I don't think its stated anywhere.


Arcane Lock wrote:
A door or object secured with this spell can be opened only by breaking in or with a successful dispel magic or knock spell

Therefore, your key would not open the door.


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Brf wrote:
Arcane Lock wrote:
A door or object secured with this spell can be opened only by breaking in or with a successful dispel magic or knock spell
Therefore, your key would not open the door.

But what an awesome prank to play on your neighbors or the local unpleasant governor.

Sneak in under the cover of night and arcane lock every entrance to his house.

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